Regulators and councils
Which body recognises a university, and which council approves a professional program.
In Pakistan a degree is recognised at two levels. The Higher Education Commission recognises the university or institute. A professional council then approves the program itself if the field is regulated. Check both.
Who regulates what
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Higher Education Commission (HEC)
Recognises universities and degree-awarding institutes, and attests degrees.
- Website
- hec.gov.pk
Taken from the council’s own site, checked 14 October 2026. Confirm on the official site before relying on it.
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Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)
Recognises medical and dental colleges and registers doctors and dentists.
- Website
- pmdc.pk
- Phone
- +92-51-9190000
- Address
- Mauve Area, G-10/4, Islamabad
- Map
- Find on Google Maps
- Social
- Facebook · X
Taken from the council’s own site, checked 14 October 2026. Confirm on the official site before relying on it.
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Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
Accredits engineering programs and registers engineers.
- Website
- pec.org.pk
- Phone
- +92-51-9219500, +92-51-9206974, UAN +92-51-111-111-732
- Address
- Attaturk Avenue (East), G-5/2, P.O. Box 1296, Islamabad
- Map
- Find on Google Maps
- Social
Taken from the council’s own site, checked 14 October 2026. Confirm on the official site before relying on it.
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Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC)
Regulates nursing and midwifery education and registers nurses and midwives.
- Website
- pnmc.gov.pk
- Phone
- +92-51-9255805
- info@pnmc.gov.pk
- Address
- PNMC Building, PM National Health Complex, NIH, Chak Shehzad, Islamabad 45500
- Map
- Find on Google Maps
- Social
- Facebook · YouTube
Taken from the council’s own site, checked 14 October 2026. Confirm on the official site before relying on it.
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Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP)
Regulates pharmacy education and registers pharmacists.
- Website
- pcpisb.gov.pk
- Phone
- 051-9204191, 051-9218995
- info@pcp.gov.pk
- Address
- Office No. 304(A), 3rd Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex, Agha Khan Road, F-5/1, Islamabad
- Map
- Find on Google Maps
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
Taken from the council’s own site, checked 14 October 2026. Confirm on the official site before relying on it.
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Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC)
Regulates veterinary education and registers veterinarians.
- Website
- pvmc.gov.pk
- Phone
- 051-9108342
- info@pvmc.gov.pk
- Map
- Find on Google Maps
- Social
Taken from the council’s own site, checked 14 October 2026. Confirm on the official site before relying on it.
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Pakistan Bar Council (PBC)
Regulates legal education and the licensing of lawyers.
- Website
- pakistanbarcouncil.org
- Phone
- +92-51-9206805, +92-51-9206922, +92-51-9211669
- info@pakistanbarcouncil.org
- Address
- 3rd Floor, Block-1, Supreme Court Building, Islamabad
- Map
- Find on Google Maps
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram · X
Taken from the council’s own site, checked 14 October 2026. Confirm on the official site before relying on it.
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Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP)
Regulates architecture and town planning education and registers professionals.
- Website
- pcatp.org.pk
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram · WhatsApp channel
Taken from the council’s own site, checked 14 October 2026. Confirm on the official site before relying on it.
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National Council for Tibb (NCT)
Regulates Unani and herbal education and practice (together with the National Council for Homoeopathy for homoeopathic education and practice).
- Website
- nct.gov.pk
- Phone
- +92-51-9204378
- info@nct.gov.pk
- Address
- 5-G/2, Constitutional Avenue, Islamabad
- Map
- Find on Google Maps
Taken from the council’s own site, checked 14 October 2026. Confirm on the official site before relying on it.
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National Council for Homoeopathy (NCH)
Regulates homoeopathic education and practice (together with the National Council for Tibb for Unani and herbal).
- Website
- nchpakistan.gov.pk
Taken from the council’s own site, checked 14 October 2026. Confirm on the official site before relying on it.
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Pakistan Allied Health Professionals Council (PAHPC)
Regulates allied health programs such as physiotherapy, medical laboratory and imaging technology.
- Website
- ahpc.org.pk
Taken from the council’s own site, checked 14 October 2026. Confirm on the official site before relying on it.
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Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC)
Provincial healthcare commission: registers health facilities.
- Website
- phc.org.pk
- Phone
- 042-99333161-68
- info@phc.org.pk
- Address
- 185, Ahmed Block, New Garden Town, Lahore
- Map
- Find on Google Maps
- Social
- Facebook · X
Taken from the council’s own site, checked 14 October 2026. Confirm on the official site before relying on it.
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Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC)
Provincial healthcare commission: registers health facilities.
- Website
- shcc.org.pk
- Phone
- 021-38656000, UAN 021-111-117-422, toll-free 0800-07422
- info@shcc.org.pk
- Address
- 2nd Floor, Block C, FTC Building, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi
- Map
- Find on Google Maps
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram · X · YouTube · LinkedIn
Taken from the council’s own site, checked 14 October 2026. Confirm on the official site before relying on it.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Care Commission (KPHCC)
Provincial healthcare commission: registers health facilities.
- Website
- hcc.kp.gov.pk
- Phone
- 091-9217014
- info.hcc@kp.gov.pk
- Address
- Sector B-3, Phase 5, Hayatabad, Peshawar
- Map
- Find on Google Maps
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram · X · YouTube · LinkedIn
Taken from the council’s own site, checked 14 October 2026. Confirm on the official site before relying on it.
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Balochistan Healthcare Commission (BHCC)
Provincial healthcare commission: registers health facilities.
- Website
- bhcc.org.pk
- Phone
- 081-9202497, 081-2081375, 081-2084799
- info@bhcc.org.pk
- Address
- House No. 116, Shaheen Bungalows Phase III, Shahbaz Town, Quetta
- Map
- Find on Google Maps
Taken from the council’s own site, checked 14 October 2026. Confirm on the official site before relying on it.
Programs by regulating council
These are the councils recorded against the programs on RaahNuma.
- PEC 150
- PNMC 81
- PAHPC 63
- Armed Forces 42
- PMDC 41
- NBEAC 25
- HEC 25
- NTC 24
- NCTAE 22
- PVMC 16
- PMF 16
- FPAHS 12
- NCEAC 10
- NAEAC 8
- PCATP 6
- IBCC 6
- TEVTA 6
- PCP 2
- NCT 2
- PBC 1
- BISE Lahore 1
- BISE Gujranwala 1
- ICAP 1
- PIPFA 1
- ICSP 1
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